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“This is essentially genocide” – Latvia’s President on Russia’s actions in Ukraine
February 2, 2026
Mandatory military service for women in Latvia – JKP urges the Ministry of Defence not to rush implementation
January 30, 2026
Latvian government launches costly study: could Latvia have a nuclear power plant?
January 30, 2026

The Ministry of Climate and Energy (KEM) plans to commission an assessment of the possibilities for developing nuclear energy in Latvia for 1.425…

“Focus on construction, not talk” – Latvia’s Transport Minister pushes back against Rail Baltica delay forecasts
January 29, 2026
Rail Baltica without a clear end in sight: the first phase in Latvia may be stalled for another five years
January 28, 2026

Politics

A new US ambassador to arrive in Riga soon, strengthening bilateral cooperation
February 2, 2026
Latvian politicians in foreign policy debates: “Expectations are collapsing,” but “not everything is bad”
January 29, 2026
Latvia’s Parliament takes a step against “intimidation lawsuits”: journalists and activists promised greater protection
January 28, 2026
Le Pen’s party in France – with a dual stance against the Kremlin
January 28, 2026
Hungary, Slovakia to sue EU over Russian gas
January 27, 2026
Estonian government decides on stricter border crossing rules for Russian diplomats
January 23, 2026

Business

“Amber Latvijas balzams” seeks legal protection – State Revenue Service freezes accounts
By Ogres   January 30, 2026

The beverage producer AS Amber Latvijas balzams has submitted an application to the Riga City Court seeking the initiation of a legal protection…

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Overtime, wages and downtime: why the Labour Law dispute has become critical for Latvia’s economy
By Ogres   January 28, 2026
The construction cartel case returns to Parliament – dispute over secret recordings
By Ogres   January 20, 2026
Cartels seen by all, but no longer provable? Supreme court ruling shakes established practice
By Ogres   January 17, 2026
Ministry of Transport requests urgent cost estimates for conservation of Rail Baltica bridge pillar
By Ogres   January 15, 2026

Prohibited symbolism in Estonia: 1,000 violations and lawyer’s objections
Ogres February 3, 2026

Since April 2022, when a law prohibiting the use of symbols glorifying aggression came into force, the police have initiated more than 1,000…

Experts: Artificial intelligence is not the best friend
Ogres February 3, 2026

Millions of people around the world are forming emotional connections with artificial intelligence chatbots, and experts have warned that politicians should take this…

Five arrested in Germany for illegal export of goods to Russia
Ogres February 2, 2026
Drone sightings near British military bases double last year
Ogres February 2, 2026
A new US ambassador to arrive in Riga soon, strengthening bilateral cooperation
Ogres February 2, 2026

Prohibited symbolism in Estonia: 1,000 violations and lawyer’s objections
February 3, 2026
Experts: Artificial intelligence is not the best friend
February 3, 2026
Five arrested in Germany for illegal export of goods to Russia
February 2, 2026
Drone sightings near British military bases double last year
February 2, 2026
A new US ambassador to arrive in Riga soon, strengthening bilateral cooperation
February 2, 2026
After paid trips to China, representatives of various sectors have become lobbyists for China’s interests, VDD concludes
February 2, 2026

Social

Prohibited symbolism in Estonia: 1,000 violations and lawyer’s objections
February 3, 2026
After paid trips to China, representatives of various sectors have become lobbyists for China’s interests, VDD concludes
February 2, 2026
Latvia named among possible recruitment locations for underage girls in newly released Epstein case materials
February 2, 2026

In the latest materials from the case of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein released on Friday, Latvia is mentioned as one of the…

Frost down to –30°C: the start of the week in Latvia will be especially cold
February 2, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia is facing a payment crisis, not an energy crisis – political scientist says
January 30, 2026

World

Experts: Artificial intelligence is not the best friend
Ogres February 3, 2026

Millions of people around the world are forming emotional connections with artificial intelligence chatbots, and experts have warned that politicians should take this…

Five arrested in Germany for illegal export of goods to Russia
Ogres February 2, 2026

German customs officials on the 2nd of February detained five men who allegedly violated the European Union embargo on Russia by exporting industrial…

Drone sightings near British military bases double last year
Ogres February 2, 2026
Czechs take to the streets to show support for President Pavel
Ogres February 2, 2026
New Dutch government wants to save NATO
Ogres January 30, 2026

Latest Posts

Multiple explosions in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities

10.10.2022 Ogres

Several Russian missiles struck Ukraine’s capital city of Kyiv in the morning on Monday, 10 October, as reported by BBC. This information is…

Several killed and injured in Russian missile attack in Zaporizhzhia

10.10.2022 Ogres

On the night to Sunday, 9 October, Russian forces fired missiles at Zaporizhzhia. Those missiles hit residential hopes, killing 13 and injuring 89,…

BNN summary of the week: 14th Saeima elected. Coalition talks. New anti-Russian sanctions

09.10.2022 Ogres

Although the 14th Saeima elections are over, political talks in Latvia came to a turn this week – parties that were elected to…

Week in Lithuania: Football Federation promises changes under MPs’ pressure, Lithuanian citizen detained for spying for Belarus

08.10.2022 Ogres

Last week, Lithuania launched Rail Baltica infrastructure construction tender, Transport authorities mull financially supporting 12 flights Lithuanian government discusses 2023 budget package The…

Two Latvian parties contest results of 14th Saeima elections

08.10.2022 Ogres

The Central Election Commission (CVK) received three applications from Harmony political party’s candidates and three applications from People’s Power political party. In those…

Ex-Prime Minister: it’s an Eastern European phenomenon, when a person one foot in prison becomes an object of worship

07.10.2022 Ogres

Author: Dainis Lemešonoks It’s an Eastern European phenomenon – person who is one foot in prison can become an object of worship for…

Latvia receives third brand new electric train

07.10.2022 Ogres

The remaining two of our four cars of a brand new electric train supplied to Latvia from Škoda Group’s company Škoda Vagonka were…

Rise of housing prices in Latvia more rapid than average in EU and Eurozone

07.10.202207.10.2022 Ogres

Housing prices in Q2 2022 in Latvia increased by 16.5% when compared to the same period of 2021. This is more rapid than…

Europe to adopt universal chargers for mobile phones and other devices in 2024

07.10.2022 Ogres

The European Parliament (EP) has passed a legislative act that will allow consumers in the European Union the charge their electric devises using…

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